PARKS MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPE SUPERVISO

We are seeking candidates to fill a Full-Time LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR position within the Parks & Grounds Maintenance Department to help maintain our beautiful public spaces. Be a part of one of the leaders in municipal green space care.

This position will enjoy paid, on-site training; contributions into the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (Pension); potential for paid overtime or compensatory time-off; free individual membership to the Blue Ash Recreation Center with eligibility and discounts for family members; and discounts at the Blue Ash Golf Course, Sandtrap Grill and Blue Ash Cafe. Click on the "Benefits" tab (at the top) for additional Full-Time benefit packages.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
• Leads, trains, evaluates and motivates a team of Parks staff while working side by side with them in the field to maintain the variety of landscapes throughout the City of Blue Ash.
• Specializes in the care of annual floral displays including hanging baskets and flowering foliage plants cultured within a greenhouse.
• Maintains shrubs, vines, ground covers and turf including decision making on health evaluations, care methods and appropriate timing of necessary treatments.
• Diagnoses plant nutrition and pest control needs including proper applications of fertilization ad herbicides as well as documentation of appropriate record-keeping according to Local, State, and Federal guidelines.
• Completes landscape revitalization including removal, design and installation.
• Operates hand/power tools as well as heavy equipment necessary to complete projects such as, but not limited to, loaders, tillers and mowers.
• Assists in snow removal utilizing brushes, blowers, and walk-behind snow machines on walkways/drives as well as plow vehicles (non-CDL) in parking lots and on roadways.
• Helps to plan, develop and evaluate a comprehensive based park-management program.
• Trains and evaluates staff on proper landscape maintenance methods and techniques.
• Oversees staff safety requirements, ensuring that all staff are properly trained in their areas as well as on all necessary equipment.
• Continually develops and motivates staff members through trainings, evaluations, and regularly scheduled mentor opportunities to excel their development and advancement.
• Prioritizes, prepares and assigns daily and weekly work schedules.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have the ability to work outdoors under different weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand and/or walk up to 6+ hours during a shift.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and a comprehensive background check.
• Will be expected to work weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Must possess valid Driver License.
• Bachelor's and/or Associate's degree from an accredited College or University in Horticulture, landscape construction or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience preferred.
• Experience with automatic irrigation systems and ability to follow landscape and irrigation plans.
• Ohio Commercial Applicator License or the ability to obtain one in the first 6-months:
o Core
o 6A Ornamental Pests
o 5 Industrial Vegetation
o 8 Turf Pests
• Minimum 5-years of experience in the field is preferred.
• Greenhouse experience preferred.
• Landscape design experience is preferred.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.BlueAsh.com. The City of Blue Ash is an EEO/ADA Employer.

• Must have the ability to work outdoors under different weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand and/or walk up to 6+ hours during a shift.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and a comprehensive background check.
• Will be expected to work weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Must possess valid Driver License.
• Bachelor's and/or Associate's degree from an accredited College or University in Horticulture, landscape construction or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience preferred.
• Experience with automatic irrigation systems and ability to follow landscape and irrigation plans.
• Ohio Commercial Applicator License or the ability to obtain one in the first 6-months:
o Core
o 6A Ornamental Pests
o 5 Industrial Vegetation
o 8 Turf Pests
• Minimum 5-years of experience in the field is preferred.
• Greenhouse experience preferred.
• Landscape design experience is preferred.

Apply online at www.BlueAsh.com. The City of Blue Ash is an EEO/ADA Employer.